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Quiz about The Year 1066 and All That
Quiz about The Year 1066 and All That

The Year 1066, and All That Quiz Challenge - How Much Do You Know? | UK History

What do you know about 1066?

A multiple-choice quiz by deadmeat. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
deadmeat
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
22,985
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
4764
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the name of William's half-brother who was the Bishop of Bayeaux ? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. William's father was Robert I Duke of Normandy. Who was his mother ? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. While William raised his invasion force in Normandy, Harold Godwinson had another invasion to deal with led by another Harold - the King of Norway. What was the name of that northern invader? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Where did King Harold meet and defeat the threat from the North? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Harold's elite troops were called: Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. William's invasion of England was supported by Pope Alexander II. What sign of Papal sanction did William's army carry ? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. What was the hill that Harold drew up his army on when he faced William's Norman Army ? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Harold formed his shield wall and planted his two banners close to an old apple tree. One was The Dragon of Wessex, what was the other, his own personel standard called? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. According to tradition, how was King Harold II of England killed? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Victorious William marched on London. When was he crowned King of England? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the name of William's half-brother who was the Bishop of Bayeaux ?

Answer: Odo

 Being brothers didn't save Odo from his wrath.
2. William's father was Robert I Duke of Normandy. Who was his mother ?

Answer: Arlette

 William was often called 'the bastard'. His mother was the daugther of the tanner of Falaise.
3. While William raised his invasion force in Normandy, Harold Godwinson had another invasion to deal with led by another Harold - the King of Norway. What was the name of that northern invader?

Answer: Hardrada
4. Where did King Harold meet and defeat the threat from the North?

Answer: Stamford Bridge

 Harold's speedy march caught the Norsemen by suprise, many hadn't even got their armour on. The armour was stored on the boats some miles away.
5. Harold's elite troops were called:

Answer: Housecarles

 The Housecarles were the trained elite of the Saxon army. They were the bodyguard and men-at-arms of the King and Earls.
6. William's invasion of England was supported by Pope Alexander II. What sign of Papal sanction did William's army carry ?

Answer: A Consecrated Banner

 He was not the last Pope to sanction a European invasion of England.
7. What was the hill that Harold drew up his army on when he faced William's Norman Army ?

Answer: Senlac Hill
8. Harold formed his shield wall and planted his two banners close to an old apple tree. One was The Dragon of Wessex, what was the other, his own personel standard called?

Answer: The Fighting Man

 It is said the final stand took place around these two banners.
9. According to tradition, how was King Harold II of England killed?

Answer: An arrow in the eye

 The only source for this story is the Bayeux Tapestry, but it appears that the famous arrow in the eye was sewn on to the tapestry some centuries later, possibly c. 1450.
10. Victorious William marched on London. When was he crowned King of England?

Answer: Christmas Day 1066

 The noise and the cheers from the coronation caused William's men to panic. A blood bath followed.
Source: Author deadmeat

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